Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Lemon Glaze. Make these lemon poppy seed muffins in under an hour! They are super fluffy and sweet with a tangy lemon glaze.
My Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe is:
- Easy to make!
- Light & fluffy
- Filled with lemon flavor
- Dairy free
DAIRY FREE LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS INGREDIENTS
For the lemon poppy seed muffins:
- all purpose flour can sub white wheat flour for healthy lemon poppy seed muffins
- poppy seeds
- sea salt
- baking soda
- raw cane sugar reduce sugar, use honey or maple syrup
- coconut oil
- milk of choice
- fresh squeezed lemon juice
- eggs
- pure vanilla extract
For the lemon glaze:
- organic raw cane powdered sugar
- lemon juice
VEGAN LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS:
For vegan muffins simply:
Replace egg with flax egg. All other ingredients are dairy free and vegan friendly!
ARE LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS BAD FOR YOU?
Okay, so if you have made any of my recipes you know that I am usually making something that is super healthy and nutrient dense. Well, that is great and all but what is life without making those gooey chocolate chip cookies. Or, stopping for an ice cream cone on the way home from the beach. I have always loved baking and dessert was my favorite thing to make! But over the past year I have started to fixate on trying to make every thing.. and I mean everything totally and 100% healthy with no added sugars, no refined grans.. which is great in a way. But, that is not a sustainable way to live.
If you are eating really well 90% of the time, and I mean eating nourishing foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, quality protein, healthy fats, and staying hydrated.. then you can be enjoying treats! Not only is a well nourished body better able to handle a couple of indulgences, but NOT eating them can be stressful. Just remember biting into your favorite chocolate or treat and feeling so happy in that moment.. why take that away!?
My point really is, that obsessing about being and eating "clean" 24/7 is not healthy. Eating nourishing foods MOST of the time and enjoying a treat when you have a craving is healthy. So I hope you enjoy some of these little indulgent recipes I'll be sprinkling in on here from now on.
IS POPPY SEED GOOD FOR HEALTH?
Poppy seeds are a super tiny seed, often used in baked treats. They are high in fat and fiber, great for gut health!
TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST EVER DAIRY FREE LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFIN RECIPE
PREHEAT OVEN. A properly heated oven is key to good baked goods!
START BY MELTING YOUR COCONUT OIL. I also start by melting my ⅓ cup of coconut oil so it has time to cool a bit before mixing it in the batter. Too hot coconut oil can start to cook your eggs!
MIX YOUR BATTER TILL JUST COMBINED. Don't over mix your batter. Over mixing can leave you with a dense and chewy muffin texture instead of light and fluffy muffins.
COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE GLAZING. If they are not totally cold, the glaze will melt right off.
Tools you will need:
- Mixing bowl (these can be made with just 1 bowl!)
- Lemon juicer
- Muffin tins
- Muffin papers
- Cooling rack
HOW TO MAKE DAIRY FREE LEMON POPPYSEED MUFFINS WITH COCONUT OIL
A 1 bowl recipe is something that I like! Mostly because 1 bowl means way less dishes to clean up hehe. I'm sure anyone can agree less dishes is always better. 🙂
Get started by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F with the rack set at the center position.
In a mixing bowl, sift together 2 cups flour, ¼ cup poppy seeds, ½ teaspoon pink sea salt, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and ¾ cup sugar.
Form a well in the center of your dry ingredients and add the: ⅓ cup melted coconut oil, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, 2 eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Whip these 1 bowl lemon poppy seed muffins up in under an hour!
Mix your batter just until combined. Don't over mix your batter.
Divide your batter evenly between the 12 prepared muffin tins. Bake muffins in your preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
3 ways to tell if your muffins are done baking:
- The tops will be cracked
- A toothpick or knife inserted into the center will come out clean
- The top will spring back when gently pressed
HOW TO MAKE LEMON GLAZE FOR LEMON MUFFINS
Allow your muffins to cool on a wire baking rack before adding the glaze.
In a small bowl, mix together the 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice until there are no chunks of powdered sugar left.
Using 1 tablespoon of lemon juice will give you a thicker glaze, and 2 tablespoons will give you a thinner glaze.
Perfect lemon poppy seed muffins made with coconut oil yum!!
FAQ'S
Frequently asked questions about making delicious fluffy dairy free lemon poppy seed muffins with coconut oil.
HOW MANY CARBS ARE IN A LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFIN?
1 lemon poppy seed muffin has 24 grams of carbohydrate.
WHAT DOES POPPY SEED TASTE LIKE?
Poppy seeds have a very subtle nutty flavor.
ARE LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS MADE WITHOUT YOGURT?
Yes! You don't need yogurt in my light and fluffy lemon poppy seed muffin recipe.
HOW DO I MAKE THESE POPPY SEED MUFFINS VEGAN?
Simply replace egg with flax egg, all other ingredients are already vegan!
More muffin recipes you might like:
- Nutella swirl banana muffins (Dairy free & vegan options!)
- Wheat flour banana muffins (Dairy free & vegan options!)
- Wheat flour strawberry banana muffins (Dairy free & Vegan options!)
- Chocolate banana muffins with wheat flour (Dairy free & Vegan options!)
- Chocolate banana zucchini muffins (Dairy free & vegan options!)
- Oat banana muffins (Dairy free & vegan options!)
- Chocolate chip banana muffins (Dairy free & vegan options!)
- Mini blueberry muffins with crumble
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Dairy Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Equipment
- lemon juicer
- muffin tins
- muffin papers
Ingredients
For the lemon poppy seed muffins:
- 2 cups all purpose flour can sub white wheat flour for healthy lemon poppy seed muffins
- ¼ cup poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon pink sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup raw cane sugar reduce sugar, use honey or maple syrup for healthier muffins
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted then cooled can also use olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ cup milk of choice (unsweetened) I used vanilla soy milk
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the lemon glaze: (optional)
- 1 cup organic raw cane powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice or milk if you want it less tangy
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line muffin tray with 12 muffin papers.
For the lemon poppy seed muffins:
- Start by melting the ⅓ cup of coconut oil in a glass dish so that it has time to cool (but not harden) before you add it to the mixture. Super hot coconut oil will start to cook your eggs!
- In a medium sized bowl, sift together the 2 cups of all purpose flour, ¼ cup poppy seeds, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and ¾ cup of sugar.
- Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the ⅓ cup coconut oil, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 2 eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Whisk just until combined.Do not over mix or you will end up with dense and chewy muffins instead of light and fluffy.
- Divide your batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups. Bake in the center rack for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Allow your lemon poppy seed muffins to cool on a wire rack before you glaze them.
For the lemon glaze:
- Add 1 cup of powdered sugar to a small bowl. Add 1-2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and whisk until the glaze is smooth with no chunks of powdered sugar left over.NOTE: 1 tablespoon gives you a thicker glaze, 2 tablespoons will give you a thinner glaze so make it how you like it! I used 2 tablespoons in mine.
Heidi | The Frugal Girls
This is such a fun way to use up all of those fresh lemons growing outside... and that lemon glaze on top is simply fabulous!
Josiah - DIY Thrill
These lemon muffins look really yummy!